Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has not been released from Henry Ford Hospital today, as originally expected. Instead, he will remain in the hospital for further observation.

Bing's office says doctors have diagnosed the mayor with "an inflammation of the intestine; a commonly diagnosed condition affecting more than half of Americans over 60 years old."

Chief of Staff Kirk Lewis adds that Bing "continues to upbeat and is resting comfortably."

The 68-year-old visited the hospital yesterday afternoon after experiencing lingering discomfort in the wake of an early morning to the dentist and was admitted as a "precautionary measure."

The Bing administration is in the midst of intense negotiations with state leaders on a proposed consent agreement that would allow the city to avoid appointment of an emergency manager. The team reviewing Detroit's finances must recommend a form of intervention by Monday.